Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1191

Before Emmy could even follow Harlene’s gaze, the elevator doors slid shut, perfectly sealing whatever excitement was inside. Harlene was practically bouncing on her toes. “Emmy, did you see him? That profile—wasn’t he ridiculously handsome? Seriously, he was unreal!”

Emmy felt a bit helpless. She hadn’t caught so much as a glimpse, but she didn’t want to ruin her friend’s good mood. So she nodded, playing along. “Yeah, I saw him. Super handsome.”

Harlene lit up, like she’d just found her soulmate. “Right? I knew my taste was international. That guy is honestly the most attractive man I’ve seen in the States. If you told me he was a superstar, I’d believe it. That kind of face could send Hollywood into a meltdown—girls everywhere would lose their minds. But it’s weird, I ran through every Asian actor I know, and I’ve never seen him in any movie.”

Emmy shrugged, keeping it casual. “Maybe he’s not in showbiz.”

“He has to be!” Harlene snapped her fingers, sure of herself. “He was wearing this insanely tailored suit. He’s probably some tech CEO or the heir to a secret billionaire family.” She let out a dramatic sigh, eyes full of envy. “If I had a boss like that, the employees would be blessed. Honestly, I’d work overtime every day and never complain.”

Emmy burst out laughing. “Harlene, your boss is literally standing right here.”

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At the same time, outside room 6023, James adjusted his cuffs and walked straight toward the elevator, his stride long and steady. Mercedes spotted his tall, distant figure and hurried to catch up. “Nico, I’m coming with you.” She hesitated, then glanced at the group of researchers poking their heads out at the end of the hallway. “But you know how much attention I get these days. If things get crazy, that’s not on me.”

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